Palm Sunday is the beginning of Easter and in the city of Cusco the traditional blessing of Ramos is performed, and then pay tribute to Jesus Christ with a massive procession.

• Place: Cathedral Basilica
• Time of blessing of Ramos: Usually from 9 in the morning

Central Day and in which the procession of the historical Lord of the Tremors takes place. The faith of its inhabitants was born when a series of tremors hit the region and when the Christ of the Good Death was exhibited, the telluric movements calmed down.

• Place: Cusco Cathedral

The celebration begins with a staging of the way of the Cross that ends in Saqsaywaman. The Hampi Rantikuy (Medicinal Plant Fair) will be held in parallel. Also, families prepare 12 typical dishes. It is said that the number of plates is in the representation of the 12 apostles of Jesus.

• Place: Plaza San Francisco

To end the reflective Holy Week, the Archbishop of Cusco organizes a mass in the Cathedral that will be the starting point for a great procession that will bring together all the devotees.

After these activities, the best of the region’s gastronomy will be offered in the main streets of Cusco to delight all visitors with dishes such as tasty chicken broth, empanadas, white corn candy, tamales, and cakes.

• Place: Cusco Cathedral / Plaza de Armas.
• Time: Usually 11:00 a.m.